Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 523: I Am Lucky

Julian stood in front of Aurora, his joy as pure as a child's. Unable to contain her emotions, Aurora hugged him back.

"From now on, we're family. I hope you'll always be happy," she said softly.

"Little Bunny," Julian murmured, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "In half a year, you'll graduate. It's time to start planning the wedding. Where do you want to get married?"

In the past, Julian had scoffed at the dramatic love stories portrayed in movies and TV shows. How could love stay so passionate forever?

Sure, at the start of a relationship, someone might seem perfect. But living together would inevitably reveal flaws. So many marriages fell apart over trivial disputes, unraveling into heartbreak.

But now, after living with Aurora, Julian understood. Those movies weren't lying. If you truly loved someone, even their smallest gestures and quirks became endlessly endearing. Her face, her smile-he could never get enough. His feelings didn't fade with time. They only grew stronger.

Julian realized that when love wasn't strong enough, it wasn't "reality" that destroyed it. The real issue was a lack of depth. In shallow love, the small irritations of everyday life could fester and grow, eventually tearing people apart. Blaming reality for a failed relationship? That was the ultimate cop-out.

For Julian, as long as love was strong, none of those little things mattered. All he could see was her smile. How could he ever grow tired of it?

Hearing Julian mention marriage, Aurora was reminded that they'd been together for almost half a year.

"As long as it's with you, I don't care when or where we get married," she said with a gentle smile. "You plan it."

"Alright," Julian said, determination glinting in his eyes. He resolved to give Aurora a wedding so special and romantic that they'd never forget it.

"How's work going?" Aurora asked.

is falling into place. As long as nothing unexpected happens, we'll be fine. You must've spent quite

independent

the idea of spending a man's money altogether. Knowing her personality, Julian playfully tapped her nose. "I didn't spend much. Did you forget what I told

feel like I accidentally landed

And you're just now realizing that? Do you know how many women dream of being with me? But I'm hopelessly devoted-a

up."

back to sixteen years ago when she'd been just that: a clueless little girl. She'd said something offhandedly

teased, laughing. "I snagged a billionaire without even trying. Asher used to say you were filthy rich, and I thought he was exaggerating. But now I see he was right-you're absolutely loaded." Aurora's laughter carried her back to when she'd just returned to the city. Asher had given her a list of people to win over, with Julian sitting at

was the same man from three years ago. She'd dressed her best, re-entering the city as a new woman, only to

him so deeply, so completely,

you smiling about?" Julian asked,

arms around his neck, she said, "I

a chuckle. "That night, I'd been drugged and was in the bathroom trying to make myself vomit. Then I heard your voice outside the door. Do you have any idea how happy I was

Aurora had picked up a smoking habit to numb herself. Living in New York had been tough, but when she learned

borrowing a light," she said with a laugh. "How was I supposed to know I'd run

"Borrowing a light in the men's room? Should I call you the weirdo? You're lucky you didn't run into a

beaten him so badly his own mother wouldn't recognize him." Aurora playfully waved

night. "Sure, you're tough. But no

us for the complete experience all

his tone softening, "you hated me so much at